Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Central Sterile Technician

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

The Central Sterile Technician provides stocks supplies and equipment to Surgery and other areas in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment
• Performs cleaning and sterilizing duties
• Prepares packs of supplies, linens, and instruments to Central Sterile as directed
• Issues and distributes supplies and equipment based on determined levels
• Maintains required records and statistics; performs weekly quality assurance.
• Maintains cleanliness of pre-assigned areas and other areas in Central Sterile as designated by the Manager.
• Attends Surgery department meeting or in-services as required.
• Identifies situations and use of sound judgment in instituting established procedures to correct them in a calm and efficient manner.
• Customers served
• All user departments
• Volunteers
• Physicians
• Outside agencies

Qualifications

Education: N/A

Experience: N/A

Certification:

• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Licensure: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions

Preferences

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Central Sterile or Surgical Technologist experience desirable

Certification/Licensure: Central Sterile Processing certification

Exposure Categories:

• Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
• Other potential hazard(s): subject to burns and cuts

Work Requirements

• Able to work well with hands, demonstrating good manual dexterity.
• Able to bend and stoop frequently.
• Able to climb ladder to retrieve supplies and to clean.
• Able to walk a total distance of four miles per shift.
• Able to lift and move objects in the following manner using proper body mechanics:
• Upward-from floor level to knuckle level, from knuckle level to shoulder level and from knuckle level to overhead position.
• Downward-from overhead position to knuckle level, from shoulder level to knuckle level to floor level.
• Able to lift and move the following items with stated weights and frequencies in the manners set forth above:
• Instruments and trays (weighing up to 25 lbs.)-lifted and moved frequently.
• Small equipment and traction (weighing up to 25 lbs.)-lifted and moved occasionally.
• Able to move (by pushing and/or pulling) pieces of equipment on wheels that weigh up to 150 lbs. for any distance within the physical dimensions of Kingman Regional Medical Center.
• Able to sit for extended periods may, on occasion, be required.